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Baby Doll

1956·Movie
1h 54min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

She's nineteen. She makes her husband keep away -- she won't let the stranger go.

Archie Lee Meighan is a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll, a 19-year old childlike beauty whose father arranged the marriage for financial reasons. As Archie awaits the arrival of Baby Doll's 20th birthday, the day that they are supposed to consummate their marriage, he faces interference from business rival Silva Vacarro, who plots to seduce Baby Doll away from Meighan.
Southern GothicPsychological DramaTennessee Williams AdaptationSexual TensionComing of AgeHistorical SettingControversialCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Baby Doll legally?

Baby Doll is included with a subscription to TCM and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Baby Doll worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Baby Doll rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Baby Doll?

1 h 54 min

Baby Doll runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Baby Doll?

Critics83
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Baby Doll higher (83) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Baby Doll in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Baby Doll?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Baby Doll in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Baby Doll use?

May–December RomanceWhen She SmilesMaybe Ever AfterMan Bites ManGrey-and-Gray MoralityDeterminatorAnti-HeroWomanchildWhip of DominanceAnnoying LaughHollywood KissComforting Comforterand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Baby Doll, including May–December Romance, When She Smiles, Maybe Ever After.